Articles by J.J. Smith

Agency seeks “letters of intent” from small businesses seeking grants to support enhanced geothermal systems.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) has set Jan. 10, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. for a virtual meeting that is open to the general public.

Differentiating opinions about PFAS emerged at a recent Senate hearing.

The EPA has launched a no-cost technical assistance initiative aimed at reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The Department of the Interior (DOI) will allocate $974 million to fund 82 water projects in California, Utah, and 11 western states.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to regulate perchlorate in drinking water.

EPA hasn’t published the proposed rule, but when it is, they will accept public comments. 

Senators suggest a change to an IRS rule to expand tax credit to the components of geothermal heat pumps.

It’s a fundamental difference to go from 200 to 300°C-heated rock, with drilling mud and casings logistics yet to be resolved.

ARPA-E program director tells the Driller it’s developing high-temperature drilling technologies.